Summary of Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) M&A Conference Call Company and Industry - **Company**: Commerce Bancshares Inc. - **Acquired Company**: Finemark Holdings Inc. (holding company of Finemark National Bank and Trust) - **Industry**: Banking and Wealth Management Core Points and Arguments 1. **Acquisition Announcement**: Commerce Bancshares announced the acquisition of Finemark Holdings, a private bank with nearly $8 billion in assets under management and $4 billion in banking assets, aiming to expand its presence in high-growth markets like Florida, Arizona, and South Carolina [5][6][10]. 2. **Wealth Management Focus**: The acquisition aligns with Commerce's strategy to enhance its wealth management platform, as Finemark has a strong non-interest revenue model, with 43% of its total revenue coming from non-interest sources [8][9]. 3. **Credit Quality**: Finemark has a strong credit history with only 13 basis points of cumulative net charge-offs over the last ten years, indicating a conservative approach to lending [9]. 4. **Combined Assets**: Post-acquisition, the combined entities will manage over $84 billion in total wealth assets, making it the sixteenth largest bank-managed trust company in the U.S. [10]. 5. **Leadership Transition**: Joseph Caddy, Chairman and CEO of Finemark, will become Chairman of Commerce Trust, ensuring continuity and leveraging his leadership experience [10]. 6. **Financial Metrics**: The deal is structured as a 100% stock transaction valued at approximately $585 million, with an EPS accretion of 6% expected once cost savings are realized [12][13]. 7. **Cost Savings and Integration**: Expected pre-tax cost savings of $15 million represent 15% of Finemark's non-interest expenses, with a focus on low integration risk due to similar business models [14][15]. 8. **Future Growth Potential**: The acquisition is expected to enhance Commerce's ability to drive sustainable growth, particularly in wealth management and private banking [18]. Additional Important Content 1. **Long-term Relationship**: The relationship with Finemark has been built over five years, indicating a strategic and measured approach to the acquisition [23][24]. 2. **Market Expansion**: The acquisition allows Commerce to solidify its presence in Florida and expand into Arizona and South Carolina, which are identified as attractive growth markets [8][51]. 3. **Asset Sensitivity**: The loan portfolio composition is expected to be similar to Commerce's, with asset repricing anticipated to enhance margins [25][26]. 4. **M&A Strategy**: While this is the first bank deal since 2013, Commerce maintains that M&A is part of its long-term strategy, focusing on commercial and wealth-focused banks [30][32]. 5. **Dividend and Buyback Plans**: Commerce plans to maintain its dividend policy and may resume stock buybacks in the second half of the year, despite the acquisition [54][55]. This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call regarding the acquisition of Finemark Holdings by Commerce Bancshares, highlighting the strategic rationale, financial implications, and future growth opportunities.

Industry Trends - The industry is undergoing a transition towards streaming and on-demand services, driven by consumer demand [1] - This shift is expected to lead to a period of shakeout and transition for legacy players [2] - Mergers between legacy players are seen as a logical outcome of the industry's evolution [3] Company Strategy - The company considers itself fortunate to have entered the new ecosystem with a new model, avoiding the complexities of transitioning from legacy business models [2] - While exploring all opportunities, the company is unlikely to be a buyer in potential mergers and acquisitions [5] - The company prioritizes a disciplined approach to due diligence and focuses on building rather than buying [6] Risks and Challenges - Large media mergers have a mixed track record, with both successful and unsuccessful examples [4] - Regulatory complexities can pose challenges to potential mergers [3]

Core Insights - Casey's General Stores experienced a 13% increase in share price following the announcement of strong fourth-quarter earnings, with EBITDA and earnings per share growth of 20% and 12% respectively, surpassing analysts' expectations [1][2] - The company announced a 14% increase in dividends, contributing to the rise in share price [2] - Casey's operates approximately 2,900 locations across 20 states, having expanded significantly since its inception in Iowa, and has shown a remarkable growth of 258 times since 1990 [3] Expansion and Growth Strategy - Management plans to grow the store count by 9% in 2025, indicating ongoing expansion efforts [5] - The company employs a mergers and acquisitions strategy focused on acquiring convenience stores lacking a strong food presence, subsequently enhancing profitability by introducing Casey's kitchen offerings [6] Valuation and Performance Comparison - Despite recent successes, Casey's valuation remains reasonable at 17 times cash from operations, especially when compared to Domino's Pizza, which has a higher valuation of 23 times cash from operations despite lower profit growth [7]

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PitchBook Data, Inc. Nizar Tarhuni Executive Vice President of Research and Market Intelligence Paul Condra Global Head of Private Markets Research Kaidi Gao Senior Research Analyst, Venture Capital kaidi.gao@pitchbook.com Data Collin Anderson Senior Data Analyst pbinstitutionalresearch@pitchbook.com Publishing Designed by Adriana Hansen and Josie Doan Published on May 28, 2025 Contents Kyle Stanford, CAIA Director of Research, US Venture Institutional Research Group Analysis | Key takeaways | 1 | | --- | - ...